Sr. Full Stack Engineer | Node & React + WP (remote)

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Squad, your key responsibilities will include leading headless CMS migrations, optimizing hosting environments, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth platform operations. You'll be heavily involved in both frontend development using React and backend development utilizing Node and WordPress configurations. Additionally, you will mentor other engineers, conduct code reviews, and develop strategic insights to help enhance the overall engineering processes.

To be considered for the Senior Full Stack Engineer role at Squad, you should have 4 to 7 years of software engineering experience, particularly focusing on web development. A strong proficiency in React, Node, Express, and WordPress is essential, along with experience in AWS and CDN solutions like Fastly. Candidates should also possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining team connections.

Yes, having experience with high-traffic media sites or large-scale web applications is important for the Senior Full Stack Engineer position at Squad. This experience will allow you to effectively tackle the complexities associated with high-volume traffic and contribute to optimizing performance and functionality.

Absolutely! One of the key aspects of the Senior Full Stack Engineer role at Squad is the opportunity to mentor other engineers. You will conduct code reviews and help fellow team members refine their skills, ensuring a high standard of code quality within the team.

Squad stands out because it emphasizes a people-first mindset, promoting flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture of collaboration. You'll have the chance to work on high-impact projects for top-tier US companies while enjoying the autonomy to drive your projects forward and influence decision-making in meaningful ways.

When approaching headless CMS migrations, I first assess the current architecture and workflows. I ensure clear communication with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations. Then, I develop a step-by-step plan that covers both frontend and backend transitions, focusing on minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity throughout the process.

In my previous roles, I have used React extensively to build dynamic user interfaces. I focus on writing clean, modular code and utilize component-based architecture, which is especially beneficial in collaborative environments like Squad. My experience also includes optimizing performance through code splitting and leveraging React's latest features, which will be valuable in this Senior Full Stack Engineer role.

To optimize application performance, I prioritize code efficiency, implement lazy loading for assets, and utilize CDN solutions. I also regularly profile application performance using tools like Lighthouse to identify bottlenecks. Regularly optimizing database queries and ensuring that the backend efficiently serves data are also key strategies I employ.

I approach troubleshooting systematically by first gathering detailed information about the reported issues. I collaborate with the customer success team to reproduce the problem and analyze logs for errors. Once the issue is identified, I prioritize implementing a fix while keeping the customer informed throughout the process. This ensures that we can provide timely support without losing sight of our overall platform performance.

I have extensive experience working with AWS services, including EC2 for hosting applications, S3 for storage, and CloudFront as a CDN solution. This expertise allows me to efficiently deploy, scale, and protect applications while ensuring high availability. At Squad, my AWS skills will enable me to enhance performance and optimize our hosting solutions effectively.

I ensure high code quality by adhering to best practices, conducting thorough code reviews, and writing unit tests. Pair programming can also be beneficial, as it allows for real-time feedback and collaborative improvements. Additionally, I advocate for maintaining comprehensive documentation to help onboard new team members and guide ongoing development.

Collaboration is critical in my development process. I believe in actively engaging with team members across different functions to gather diverse insights and align project goals. Tools like Slack and JIRA facilitate communication, while regular stand-up meetings help keep everyone informed about progress and challenges, leading to more successful outcomes.

I stay updated by regularly following tech blogs, participating in webinars, and engaging with online communities like GitHub and Stack Overflow. Additionally, I attend conferences whenever possible, which allows me to network with other professionals and learn about emerging tools and best practices that I can apply in my work.

Programmatic ad systems use automated technology to buy and sell digital advertising, making the process more efficient and targeted. Understanding how these systems integrate with CMS platforms is key in developing solutions that enhance ad performance and user engagement. My background in web development and familiarity with these systems will enable me to contribute significantly to Squad's projects.

I see myself contributing to the future of Squad's engineering team by sharing knowledge through mentoring, advocating for best practices, and embracing innovation. I aim to bring fresh ideas for optimizing team processes and workflows, allowing us to work more efficiently. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, I hope to inspire our team to tackle challenges collaboratively and excel in our projects.